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Vicki Vanlandingham (Parrish)

Congratulations to our great reunion committee for putting together a wonderful reunion.  I had a great time reconnecting with everyone.  The tour of the school brought back a flood of memories!  Thank you again Nancy, Larry, Janet and Cissy for all your hard work!!  It truly was a golden anniversary.

Jacqueline Markland (Grossetete)

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!  AWESOME !!!!!!!!!  AWESOME!!!!!!

I am missing everyone already!!!!!

What a Great  1964 HHS Class!!! 

Thank you to our reunion gang for an excellent job!!!!!

Best wishes to the Class of 64!!!!

  :) Jackie

Betty Vance (Nye)

I know it is redundant to say, but it truly was a great weekend.  I wish to add my deep appreciation to all for the hard work that made it possible.  I am proud to be part of HHS Class of '64!

Neil Hise

Larry, Nancy, Janet, Cissy,....THANK YOU SO MUCH!

What a MARVELOUS Reunion!  You certainly outperformed on all aspects of putting together a really great celebration.   It was very special to reunite with old friends and talk with them about their lives over the past years!  So many things that have slipped my mind and now in reflection were wonderful events that I survived with good friends and classmates.

Those that did not make it were truly missed, and yet as others have mentioned were certainly thought of and discussed.

I look forward to continued conversations and perhaps another gathering in the not too distant future.

Harold Lavender

Please add my name to those giving accolades to those of you who organized this fun event--in particular Larry, Cissy, Nancy, Janet and Richard, and to everyone who came.  Judith and I are pleased we were able to join in, and look forward to the next one.

Sandra Sorey (Lambley)

What a wonderful weekend. So many great memories and such fun!  Thank you, thank you to Nancy, Janet, Larry, and  Cissy for all the hours and extreme effort, it was a blast!!!  See you all next time!  Sandy Sorey Lambley. 

Stephen Martin

Although many have already said it, it bears repeating. Thank you Nancy, Larry, Janet,  Cissy and others who were involved in making this reunion something incredible to remember. I know it was a lot of work, but your collective efforts made it all possible. It was fantastic. The commemorative medal was a very nice touch. I enjoyed seeing so many former classmates and discovering what they had been doing for 50 years.

Thomas Horn

I want to join with the entire class in thanking Nancy, Larry, Cissy and everyone who helped make this reunion the best ever.  It was really great to see everyone, and I think we all look FABULOUS!

Doug Morgan

Barbara and I would like to thank everyone who had a part in making the 50th such a memorable event!  The outstanding efforts of Janet, Cissy, Nancy, Larry and Mark (and others I'm sure) were directly responsible for the success of all the reunion events!  Again, many thanks it was good to see everyone!

Doug Morgan

David Fish

As has been the expressions of so many others -- great praise and appreciation for Cissy, Larry, Nancy, Janet, Mark and anyone and everyone that helped to organize this 50th reunion.  And thanks to Mike and Beth for an evening of fun and entertainment.  I almost missed this gathering.  WOW!  I am so glad my plans brought me to Colorado and then down to Albuquerque.  Providence!!  This was truly a grand experience, filled with emotions, memories and renewed friendships.  The entire weekend was so relaxed and easy and pleasant and fun.  I think that's what happens after 50 years........... Suddenly, we are all old classmates and having a good ride.  We should do this again.  And don't forget the fund for the website and mascot.  Does anyone have the addressess for that???  Surely 180+ fine seasoned adults from the best class HHS ever produced can take care of the mascot for these kids that welcomed us on Sunday afternoon.  Thanks to everyone for a great time!

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David, Nancy here,  you can send anything you want to donate to me at 701 Muriel St NE, Albuq. NM 87123.  Or the p.o. Box where you sent you money for the reunion.  I put in a forward address in, so it will come to me. 

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Thanks Nancy. Will do this weekend. 

Mary Riordan

The reunion was perfect from start to finish! I can't even imagine all the time and effort put in by Nancy, Janet, Cissy, and Larry, but it was awesome, and my only wish would have been that everyone could have been there.  Thanks to all of you for a truly amazing experience!

Mary Riordan

Kay Cillessen (Clark)

Ken Kirby

Everyone who came enjoyed themselves with reacquainting with friends. I would also like to thank the commitee for a fine job and also thank Mike Smith for a wonderful speech Saturday night.

Ken Kirby

Nancy Aimes (Mayo)

Ken, I would like to thank you again for the flowers.  It was so beautiful and unusual.  That was so nice and a really big surprise.  I am so happy with the comments every one is sending in.  I can't believe it went off without a hiccup.  I have not heard anything negative, nor a single complaint.  

Thank you for coming, so glad you enjoyed it.  I did too, Nancy 

John Thorson

Cissy, Nancy, Larry, Janet, Mark & Danny ~ You are true keepers of our youthful experiences and dreams. Thank you for the excellent planning and hosting of such a memorable event. I'm ready to come back for our 51st!

~John Thorson

Nancy Trigg (Conrow)

Please add another voice in thanks and congratulations for the special work of the committee...Nancy, Mark, Cissy, Janet, Larry...you did a TERRIFIC job and I hope you get lots of appreciation for it!  

Took me awhile to get in "reunion" mode and know that I missed good visits with many, so hope we do get another chance.  For any of you that heard the stats that Gene Montgomery had on our class and era...it was truly impressive.  What a class A experience we were given at HHS!

Fun thing happened the day after our last reunion event.  Was attending a Labor Day picnic at La Luz (where I have a part time ABQ home) and was listening to a retired gentleman who also lives there talk about his long time in the area.  His voice was so familiar I finally interrupted to ask about his former profession (teacher) and school (Highland).  It turned out to be Bill Robertson, who was our English teacher.  We had a great time talking about the old days and he agreed that we were the "golden age" and a highlight of his teaching career.  He said that of his many school spaces, his favorite classroom was #106... which happens to be the one that was open for us when we toured on Sunday.  I did a bit of reflection that day...remembering exactly where I was sitting in that room on Nov 23, 1963 when we learned that JFK was truly gone.  

Bill Pickens

Clark Cotner

The reunion was far beyond what I expected, we thank you all of you that made it happen. Shirlley and I drove down from Washington state and took in alot of country on our way to the reunion. Shirley many times on the trip asked me if there was anyone in particular that I wanted to see and I did not have an answer. When I got to the reunion I was amazed at what I experianced. Some old and very dear friends were there in attendance and that was a very pleasant surprise. However every person that I met at the reunion, when I looked  into their eyes and shook hands with them, I remembered something special about that person. The answer to Shirley's question is I realized is "everyone". Thanks again for the memories and a very special time.

Peace and Prosperity to All

Clark Cotner

John Headrick

I would like to thank Nancy, Cissy, Janet, Danny and Larry for your hard work putting together our 50th High School Reunion.  It was GREAT to see old friends and classmates from the Class of 64. Your hard work resulted in a very fun and relaxing weekend.  The format allowed me to visit with many individuals I have not seen in years. 

Thanks again,

John

Sid Richardson (Foster)

Many, many thanks to Nancy and Mark, Janet, Cissy, Larry and others who helped with the reunion.  It was well planned and executed down to the smallest detail without the slightest hiccup.  It is obvious that a tremendous amount of timing was invested.  The website has worked very well, the schedule was great, the name tags were perfect, the food was excellent, and we had great opportunities to visit with classmates.  I also appreciated the extra touches of the medals and the goody bags with mementos of the reunion.  (Even the twist ties were blue and gold!)  My husband Ken was especially impressed with the flashlight.  I almost didn't attend, but am very glad I did. Ken, even had a good time.  I hope we will be able to have another one in 5 years since we aren't getting any younger.  I wish we also could have a hard copy of everyone's updates since the website is temporary.

Nancy, did you and the committee take in enough to cover expenses?  Let us know if you went in the hole.  I am sending a check to go towards maintaining the website and for the HHS band and want to remind others to contribute also.  Sid Richardson Foster

Nancy Griffin (Barman)

I want to add my thanks to the 4 of you and any other organizers for the excellent reunion - it surpassed all my expectations!  The 4 Hills was a beautiful place, the decorations were very nice and even the food was great! We had lots of time to mingle and see all our old classmates and I'm looking forward to the picture package of the event.  I'm sure it wasn't easy to do all that work, but you made it a very happy memory.   Thank you so much and I do hope we have another one. I nominate the 4 of you to repeat the wonderful job you did.

Richard FitzGerald

I regret this late posting but I still want to express my strong sentiments on a job well done by the reunion committee. Thanks to all of you for taking the initiative and devoting the hard work necessary in the planning and organization of the events that made the weekend such a great success. I enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with many members of our class as we recalled memories of years past. A good time was had by all.

Jacqueline Markland (Grossetete)

Dear Hornets,    What a wonderful 50th reunion we All enjoyed!  There were two of our classmates that were so very Happy to be able to attend...myself and my precious friend.  My Very Dear and longtime friend Ann Barron, passed away on Oct. 20, 2014.  Ann died with such Grace and never felt sorry for herself, always thinking of others.  Going to our 50th was on her bucket list.  I thank all of you for making her so happy, she felt so much love from all of you!  During the reunion Nancy, John, Jack,  Cissy, Beth thank you for helping me care for her, and each and everyone of our class.  Thank You from the bottom of my heart.  Ann and I spoke all most every day on the phone, after she returned to Dallas, and with each conversation we both had something to say about how great everyone was and how much fun our reunion was.  What a great, caring class the class of HHS 64 is!        My  heart is broken to  lose her - I will miss our ongoing chats, laughter and realities.  But if her death will save even one of our Hornets or Family members then her death will not be fornot.  Hornets, make sure you GET your Colonoscopy, a test that would haved her life, DO NOT put it off!!!   Ann loved  GOD, Life, Family and Laughter.   "LOVE YOU GIRL"!

Jackie Markland Grossetete      ~22 forever...~  hahahah   my "Bestes

Elaine Gordon (O'Neil)

My doctor has been after me for years to have that test done and I hate liquids so much that I have been putting it off.  I remember Ann from school and am so sorry that she is gone,  we were good friends during those years and I am wish that I had seen her during the reunion, but somehow we missed each other.  I have had guests here with colon cancer staying here with their friends during the last stages to say goodbye and have seen the pain and suffering, but still refused to have this test done.  This posting has helped me make decision to grow up and get the test done before the end of the year.  Thanks Jackie, and even though this is very late coming I just want to add my thanks to all the folks that helped to make this reunion possible.  It was really a very special   time and so good to visit with everyone.  Please remember that if any of you are up in the mountains going on the Turquoise Trail to Sana Fe or just taking a ride to the top of Sandia Crest you are always Welcome to stop by to warm up in front of the fire with a hot chocolate.  I will love having you visit.

Vicki Vanlandingham (Parrish)

I was so sorry to hear about Ann.  When I spoke to her at the reunion I never would have known she was so ill.  What a testament to her spirit.  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to you Jackie.  How wonderful for both of you to have been such good friends.

Vicki V